After they read the very first page, readers will refuse to put down Koushin Takami’s masterpiece, Battle Royale. The dystopia follows a junior high school class whose members are driven to fight each other to the death in a program organized by the Republic of Greater Asia, a totalitarian Japanese government. Although completed in 1996,
In his first album since ending the Carter series, Lil Wayne does not disappoint. Released on January 31, 2020 Funeral helped start the new decade of rap on the right (albeit morbid, hence the album title) foot. As his fans know, Wayne brought a number of notable rappers onto the album, featuring the likes of
The 92nd Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre, in Los Angeles, California. The live performance auditorium has been the venue since 2002. It took place on February 9th and the night was full of surprises and glamour. The looks that won the red carpet stuck to the classic looks while others seemed to
By Amy Townend The Grammys took place on January 26th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Red carpet was studded by celebrities from all different types of music. The night to celebrate music was saddened by the loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi from a helicopter crash. Many celebrities such as
Almost five years after the release of his acclaimed album Purpose, Canadian musician Justin Bieber dropped a new, albeit underwhelming, track: “Yummy”. Bieber’s excessive use of autotune and redundant trap-beats fails to make “Yummy” stand out from most songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Not to mention, the pointless lyrics make the song almost unbearable;
GV MORP- the backward prom- is finally back again! A casual and fun dance that will be something for everyone! MORP is a blacklight dance including neon painting, dancing, food, and is a time you will never forget! MORP will take place in the GVHS cafeteria and gyms on Friday, January 31st from 7-10 pm.
By Padmaja Prasad The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood, is undoubtedly one of the most influential books of the last century, having gained great popularity in recent years following the release of a TV adaptation by Hulu. The story is set in the Republic of Gilead, a dystopian version of the United States in which
In July 2015, I didn’t have a single clue about the next story that awaited me. In the library, I aimlessly looked for a good Young Adult novel to read. However, almost all of them were supernatural romances or Hunger Games rip-offs that failed to capture my attention. I was looking for something different—something I
GV’s First Community Show, Mamma Mia is June 21-22 and June 28-29. Tickets available at gvpaa.comWe have three options to see our first community show.1. Show only $14 online and $20 at door 2. Dinner at LaFava and the Evening Shows $55 3. Senior Citizen Luncheon and the Matinee Show June 29 $30